Military spouses; preference in hiring and promoting in state service further provided for; preference authorized for political subdivisions, private employers

Summary

The bill adds five extra points to the exam scores of spouses of active‑duty service members and ten points for surviving spouses of those who die in the line of duty. It also lets counties, cities and private employers adopt voluntary policies that give similar preference to veterans, their spouses and surviving spouses. The changes aim to improve employment opportunities for military families.

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